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Meaning of 'calculus' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Calculus [ n.]
- Any solid concretion, formed in any part of the body, but most frequent in the organs that act as reservoirs, and in the passages connected with them; as, biliary calculi; urinary calculi, etc.
- A method of computation; any process of reasoning by the use of symbols; any branch of mathematics that may involve calculation.

Meaning of 'calculus' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . calculus [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
Example in sentence:
  • renal calculi can be very painful

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